Language & Literature MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Language & Literature
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Question 1 of 20
Regarding the categorization of ancient Indian literature, which of the following statements is historically incorrect?
Question 2 of 20
The total number of Upanishads is generally accepted as 108. How many of these are considered the main or principal Upanishads?
Question 3 of 20
According to the Svetambara tradition, what was the primary reason for organizing the Jain Agamas into written form at the Council of Vallabhi?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following pairings correctly matches the Jain text with its primary subject matter regarding advanced worldly sciences?
Question 5 of 20
In the context of Svetambara Jain literature, which specific text vigorously refutes contemporary philosophical schools such as 'Kriyavada' and 'Agnanavada' using a dialogue format?
Question 6 of 20
Which portion of the Rigveda represents the latest interpolations, distinct from the older 'Gotra Mandalas'?
Question 7 of 20
In the broader categorization of Jain literature, texts such as 'Bhashyas', 'Puranas', and 'Tikas' are officially classified under which category?
Question 8 of 20
Which prominent Jain text, categorized under the Upangas, deals systematically with the philosophical classification of the universe's entities into living and non-living beings?
Question 9 of 20
Based on its unparalleled antiquity and vast corpus of independent literature, which language was officially granted the status of India's first 'Classical Language'?
Question 10 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mundaka Upanishad': 1. It belongs to the Atharvaveda. 2. It provides the national motto 'Satyameva Jayate'. 3. It makes a philosophical distinction between 'Para' and 'Apara' Vidya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following ancient texts is universally recognized for featuring the highly revered 'Gayatri Mantra' and the 'Purushasukta'?
Question 12 of 20
Assertion (A): The Mundaka Upanishad classifies knowledge into Para Vidya and Apara Vidya. Reason (R): This categorization was meant to establish the supremacy of Vedic rituals (Karmakanda) over meditation.
Question 13 of 20
Assertion (A): The Shatapatha Brahmana is considered crucial for understanding the practical execution of Vedic religion. Reason (R): It is the most exhaustive commentary on rituals, detailing the science of sacrifice attached to the Shukla Yajurveda. Choose the correct code:
Question 14 of 20
The conceptual duality of the soul's immortality and the physical reality of death is beautifully explored in a philosophical dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama. This dialogue forms the core of which text?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following scholars is properly matched with the literature they authored and the language they utilized?
Question 16 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Haribhadra Suri strategically adopted Sanskrit instead of Prakrit for his philosophical and logical treatises. Reason (R): Utilizing Sanskrit enabled Jain philosophical traditions to engage effectively in national-level debates with Buddhist and Brahmanical scholars. Select the correct answer:
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following statements about Herodotus is INCORRECT?
Question 18 of 20
Which prominent text is included as the very first of the seven foundational books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka?
Question 19 of 20
If an ancient researcher was analyzing the theoretical behavior of atoms and early mathematics according to Indian thought, which specific Jain canonical text would provide the most relevant data?
Question 20 of 20